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Trip to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar – Ultimate Safari Adventure

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Looking for a quick yet thrilling safari experience? A day trip to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar is the perfect way to explore Tanzania’s wildlife in just one day. Located in southern Tanzania, Mikumi offers an incredible chance to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and more in their natural habitat. Its open savannahs resemble the Serengeti, making it one of the best short safari destinations from Zanzibar.

Itinerary for a Mikumi National Park Day Trip from Zanzibar

 

Morning: Flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park
● Take an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park (approx. 1.5 hours).

● Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and head straight into the park.

Morning: Game Drive in the Mkata Floodplain
● Embark on a 4×4 game drive through the vast plains of Mikumi, home to large herds of wildlife.

● Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and lions resting under acacia trees.

● Visit the Hippo Pool, where hippos and crocodiles bask in the sun.

Afternoon: Wildlife Viewing & Picnic Lunch
● Continue your safari, looking out for elands, wildebeest, and the rare African wild dog.

● Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

Late Afternoon: Return Flight to Zanzibar
● After an exciting day of wildlife encounters, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar, arriving in the evening.

Best Time for a Mikumi National Park Day Safari from Zanzibar

● June to October: Best for wildlife spotting as animals gather around water sources.

● November to April: Lush scenery, fewer tourists, and great birdwatching.

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What’s included:

  • Meet and Greet service at Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary above
  • Scheduled internal flights: Arusha Airport/Mahale (Ikuu) airstrip /Arusha Airport/ Southern Katavi airstrip/ Arusha Airport
  • All scheduled road transfers: Kilimanjaro International Airport /Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge/Arusha Airport/ Chada Katavi/ Mahale airstrip/Greystoke Mahale/Mahale airstrip Arusha Airport/ Kilimanjaro International Airport Domestic departure tax (Arusha Airport)
  • Tourism Development Levy
  • Medical Evacuation Insurance
  • Park Fees

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